It’s been a very cold, stormy June so far and I’ve been wearing my woolly hat and gloves.
But the light, the storm clouds – just exhilarating!
I love the way the duck is moving from the stormy waves
To that calm patch of water.
It reminds me of life:
That after the rough patches,
There will be peace.
It’s going to be a busy few days with end-of-term celebrations and birthday parties. So please forgive me if I don’t get round to visiting everyone.
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Lady Fi 
Lady Fi,
DeLIGHTFUL. Profound. Like a Prayer.
I love that the duck is turned in the direction of the calm water. Xx
Happy Weekend.
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I usually head for calmer waters too. Can’t blame the little guy. Beautiful shot!
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It seems as if the picture is made of silk!
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Such a gorgeous shot! I, too, love seeing the duck turned to face the calm water! Surely can’t blame him, I try to do the same thing! Wise words for the day as well! Enjoy the celebrations and have a beautiful weekend!
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lovely tone…u have a magical touch!
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Nice coloured water.
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With the buffer of the bridge, the duck can find the peace after struggling. Good for him!
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Happy birthday. Please don’t mind not get round to visiting other blogs including mine. 🙂
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It’s not my birthday, but my husband’s. Thanks for the best wishes.
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Wonderful capture! I like your analogy.
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such a gorgeous shot. so calm and peaceful.
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thanks for putting a fabulous song in my head first thing this morning. your view of the world is spectacular in this shot. happy day to you Fiona.
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smiles…i like the wisdom you gleened…we all have the rough patches and the smooth lines…and they do tend to follow each other…a beautiful pic too….love the purple…
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I love the pink glow of so many of your photos. And love the reminder of the calm spots waiting for us! Enjoy your celebrations!
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that is gorgeous.
see you on the other side! 🙂
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That photo is exquisite! You have such a command of light! Gorgeous, really!
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Superb shot!
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Fiona, you capture the most delicious colours in your world. That mallard is just the cherry on top. Enjoy your month of celebrations.
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am a big fan of your photography. happy skywatching.
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Incredible color yet again!!!
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Your photo is absolutely gorgeous and your words are very wise. Enjoy your celebrations and birthday parties.
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The perception of the stormy and calm patch is beautiful. Love the image.
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the water don’t look calm anymore.
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I love the difference in the water on the two sides of the dock!
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Such true words…after the many storms there will be peace. Looking forward to it.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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Fabulous photo, Fiona… Love your words also…. Have a great time with all of the celebrations…
Hugs,
Betsy
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Beautiful photo, such unusual colors. It’s been warm and dry here for months now, but I did capture some excellent storm clouds yesterday that I’ll have to put up soon.
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Beautiful photo and I love the cat looking for calmer water. Just like me.
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the scenery is way too beautiful, lady fi… 😉
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Ben had a poster like that in college, but your shot is way better!
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Wonderful, this light is really nice.
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I love how purple the water is and a lovely sky. Very beautiful and colorful shot.
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Fantastic photo!Have a nice weekend!
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Gorgeous photo–lilac water!– and your words are profound. Thank you.
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Wow! Have a great time 🙂
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Magnificent image!
Wishing you gorgeous June weather and celebrations filled with joy,
Merisi
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Gorgeous!
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A calm place within the storm …. Beautiful!
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Simply gorgeous!
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Ah, serenity now! This is a beautiful capture. Enjoy your parties. Blogland will still be here when you return. 🙂
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Fy fasiken va snyggt!! Får man skriva så?? What lovely picture you present for us today!! No more words….Great!
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Beautiful photos, brilliant analogy. Thank you.
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Lovely photo as always. Have fun with your celebrations! -Danette
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One of my favourites, yet… 🙂
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Wonderful words and a lovely photo! I like the rosy tint.
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It has been a very chilly June here so far also.
Hopefully things will turn around soon.
This is a beautiful image. I love the colors.
Sending you wishes for a wonderful weekend!
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I love the purply light, and the duck!
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Words and images that feed my soul! Thank you
Aloha from Waikiki,
Comfort Spiral
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Happy birthday to your husband.
Love the purple sky. The ‘alone’ duck gives a dramatic touch 🙂
http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2012/06/sky-watch-afternoon-sun.html
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Captured so beautifully!
Here’s my Skyshots.
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Thank you for your kind comment on my blog, I really appreciate your opinion!
Cheers,
Merisi
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I love the choppiness of the water – I can almost hear the wind blowing across the water! The words go perfectly.
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Oh, what a stunning shot, I love the pink hue and the ripples in the water. Yes, June has certainly been bitterly cold, lets hope it will only improve.;) Have a great weekend and enjoy all the upcoming celebrations.;)
xoxo
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Beautiful and fascinating photograph. Real magic. I am greeting
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I think that ducks have more common sense than we give them credit for!
Maybe they should run for government! SM
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Lady Fi, beautiful skywatch capture! Enjoy your weekend celebrations and parties. Happy Skywatching!
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Oh, I so want some calm water in my life!
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Lovely photo. I’ve been wearing my winter coat and gloves as well! In June!
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We’ve all been wrapped up in woollies here too – ghastly. Hoping for a glorious July to make up for it…!
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beautiful tones ♥ wonderful composition. Really enjoy your pictures thanks for sharing.
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Great shot. It says a lot.
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Lovely picture, love the Thoreau quote.
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Enjoy your celebrations–busy but “fun” times. “Rough patches followed by peace”–that is life, isn’t it- a series of “ups and downs”. Lovely stormy weather shot–it is exciting and exhilarating to see those storm clouds. Mickie 🙂
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Stunning!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Mesmerizing capture. The pink is so soothing.
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so very lovely
pink ah pinks and lavenders…..
cold here too and wet.
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Peaceful and very pleasant scenari! Have a great Weekend with parties… Enjoy 🙂
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Gorgeous purple shades, fabulous shot!
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Have a great weekend!
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Now this is beauty. And lovely pink tone.
And a very happy birthday !
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Beautiful Fiona!
I chuckled while scrolling down to no. 70 – isn’t that the difference between bloggers and FB-ers? The bloggers MUST leave a comment to show appreciation. The FB-ers lackadaisically click on “Like”:):)
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Yes, so very true!
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Words + picture = Very lovely.
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Fabulous, as always. Makes me miss our summer house in Finland!!
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What an excellent photo to illustrate your analogy. The lake is so photogenic, no matter if calm or troubled.
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Lovely cooling picture….it was very hot here today. It is nice to know that even ducks look in the peaceful direction.
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Love the photo. Have a great weekend Lady Fi.
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I guess ducks aren’t silly huh? A nice coloured photo Fi – Dave
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Spectacular capture.
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I am back at last after my enforced absence catching up with your stunning photos, I do wish the weather would settle.
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A lovely photo with violet nuances.. And your words go so very well with this photo! 🙂 and yes, they say.. after rain comes sun.. as after storm comes calm.. etc etc.. 🙂
Have a lovely time away from the blogger’s land.. I’m not so clever to come around to everyone all time either.. 🙂
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That duck is totally amazing. What a beautiful sky.
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We all need to find refuge from our ‘storms’. Thanks for the reminder Fiona.
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Fantastic location. Peaceful for sure.
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What a shot – tis true, just like life too.
Love it
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What a wonderful photo! I also enjoyed the text. So true.
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a different look today. 🙂
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Loving the pink tones. Glad Mr. Duck found a place to rest!
Enjoy your parties!
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Absolutely beautiful scene, wouldn’t mind sitting there relaxing, myself! =)
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We just came from a birthday party! Tis the season. Hope yours has good cake 🙂
I LOVE this photo– The colors, the words and that sweet duck. Perfection.
Have a great weekend, xo jj
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A beautiful capture ladyfi!
My Critter post. Have a great weekend.
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I have a hunch that peaceful weather wood come back soon by looking your photo.
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Gorgeous photo Fi and yeah, it´s not been exactly a warm and delightful June so far but maybe a typical Scandinavian summer start? No apologies necessary for disappearing, I fell off the face of the planet also and am just now getting around to visiting blogs again…:-) That is how life is- BUSY!!!
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Wonderful scenery! Excellent shot
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Stunning sky–and yes, love that the duck is crossing over to the calm water! 🙂
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Looks like it has been windy too the dock is all wonky:)
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Wow, you showed up at the PERFECT time! What a contrast!
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